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Peter's daughter Olivia died within a year of developing pain and weakness in her leg, in late 2006. Diagnosis of motor neurone disease remained uncertain, as aspects of her condition were unusual.
Peter is a consultant (heritage projects), married, father of Olivia and one other adult daughter. Ethnic background: White British
Peter's friend Jill was diagnosed with breast cancer. Peter moved in and cared for her. Jill was struggling with the side effects of chemotherapy and eventually killed herself.
Peter is retired. He is divorced with adult children. Ethnicity: White British
John talks about caring for his younger son Tim, who was diagnosed with acute leukaemia whilst he was at university age 20. Tim returned to the family home where the family could offer him care and support. Tim died when the leukaemia returned a second time.
John is an HR consultant. He is married and has two adult children Ethnic background: White British
Katie talks about her changing experiences caring for her sister in law, who stayed with her family when she needed help coping with her cervical cancer. Katie also looked after her young niece when her sister-law was too unwell to care for her.
Katie is married with five children aged 20, 13, 11, 8 and 5 years old. Katie was a voluntary classroom assistant, but is now a full-time homemaker. Ethnic background: White...
